RO/DI Question

mike31154 · #1 06-02-2010, 04:47 AM

That would be a good start, although I'd still recommend finding out a bit more about your source water (TDS and house pressure) before purchasing. Also recommend a dual TDS meter and pressure guage(s) as add on options. These will help determine when you need to change any of your filters. Pressure guages can be had locally (I used Princess Auto). Other options can always be purchased later as the need arises.

Rogue951 · #2 06-02-2010, 05:26 AM

I bought this unit http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/ro...+-+50+GPD.html
2 years ago when Vancouver had a brown water problem. (it was an excuse to get one, my old one was a bare bones unit... crap...)

It's been fantastic, have yet to change the membrane, only the carbon and particulate filter.

Mind you Vancouver tap water shows 16ppm so there;s not a lot to remove to begin with.

It's the cheapest of the bunch, but I find the build quality to be more than adequate. it's hung on my wall in the laundry room, no problems.

Funky_Fish14 · #3 06-02-2010, 06:03 AM

PS. Incase you aren't sure how to find out... check your house water pressure on your water meter (which will be in your basement most likely where the water comes in through the floor(usually) or wall.

You should be able to google the average TDS in your city water (all the water params in fact) but a TDS meter is still a good idea to have especially if you want to monitor your R/O unit's output and condition etc...